Charlotte vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Philippa Rank #2,636

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2636 for Philippa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Philippa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Philippa at #2636 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Philippa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Philippa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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